The Carl and Mabel E Shurtz Foundation
Historical FunderTucson, Arizona · EIN 86-0761758 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SIDNEY L FELKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 7440 N ORACLE RD BLDG 2, TUCSON AZ 85704 |
| Phone | 5207420440 |
| Form and materials | SHORT WRITTEN NARRATIVE OF PROJECT WITH COPY OF IRS 501 (C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER. THE FOUNDATION MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | PREFERRED BY 9/01 FOR PERIOD ENDING 12/31 OF EACH YEAR. GRANT RECEIPIENTS ARE NOTIFIED BEFORE 12/31. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS IN TUCSON, ARIZONA. AWARDS ARE TYPICALLY NOT MORE THAN 500 - 2,000. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Home for Men | Tucson, AZ | Care for elderly & infirm men | $3,500 |
| Amphi Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Community service | $3,500 |
| Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | Tucson, AZ | Education | $3,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | To educate homeless teens | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Tucson, AZ | Support ill children & families | $2,500 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens | Tucson, AZ | Educational programs | $2,500 |
| Comm Home Repairs Projects of Az | Tucson, AZ | Home repairs for the disadvantaged | $2,000 |
| Children's Clinics for Rehab Svcs | Tucson, AZ | Provide medical services | $2,000 |
| Caring Ministries | Tucson, AZ | Provide food & clothing | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | One-To-One relationships for kids | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Assist people in financial crisis | $1,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Tucson Inc | Tucson, AZ | Provide meals for homebound adults | $1,000 |
| Pima Council on Aging | Tucson, AZ | Assist the disabled & elderly | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of So Az | Tucson, AZ | Pet adoptions/spay&neutering | $1,000 |
| Tmm Family Services Inc | Tucson, AZ | Provide affordable housing | $1,000 |
| Casa Esperanza Para Ninos | Sierra Vista, AZ | Support house of hope for children | $500 |
| Arizona Veterans Mem Cemtery Found | Cortaro, AZ | Community service | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $28,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349104088
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0761758
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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